KEUKA PARK, N.Y. — The Keuka College Men's Basketball team lost to SUNY Cobleskill at home 86-56 in a North Eastern Athletic Conference game at the JMW Recreation and Athletics Center.
James Barnes (Rochester, N.Y. / University Prep) led Keuka College (3-13, 2-7 NEAC) with 21 points and seven rebounds. Matthew Ciezki (Lancaster, N.Y. / St. Mary's) added eight for the Green and Gold.
SUNY Cobleskill 86 at Keuka College 56
The two teams traded baskets early in the first half. After his career-best performance on Wednesday, Alex Medellin (Gilbert, Ariz. / Desert Ridge) hit a three to give the Wolves a 9-8 lead five minutes into the contest. That sparked a 9-0 run for the Wolves as Keuka extended their lead. Nolan Ivey (Upperville, Va. / Middleburg Academy) setup James Barnes under the basket midway through the half for a layup as the Wolves extended the lead to double-digits. The Fighting Tigers kept the game within reach and regained the lead with a minute left in the half. SUNY Cobleskill led 32-29 at the half.
SUNY Cobleskill came out fast in the second, scoring the first nine of the frame before Barnes made a put-back layup for the Wolves. A pair of quick threes by the Fighting Tigers pushed the Cobleskill advantage into double figures. Keuka called a timeout to break the momentum with 13:53 left in the half as SUNY Cobleskill opened the second on a 19-2 run. In the ensuing possession, Nana Oteng (Queens, N.Y. / Martin Luther) hit a three as the Wolves fought to stay in the game. Every time the Wolves attempted to make a run, the Fighting Tigers would answer with transition baskets to extend their lead. SUNY Cobleskill would go onto the 86-56 victory.
KC Notes:
- Keuka College is now 13-11 all-time against SUNY Cobleskill after the Fighting Tigers swept the season series
- James Barnes surpassed 20 points for the fourth consecutive game
- The Fighting Tigers got out and ran, but the difference was made from three. SUNY Cobleskill outscored Keuka College 42-12 from beyond the arc
Up Next for Keuka College: The Wolves are on the road on Wednesday as Keuka College travels to Cazenovia College. The Wildcats upended the Wolves 87-80 earlier in January in Keuka Park.